We do have an area on our website where you can list items you want to sell. If you look under resources on AbberlyPlace.com, you will see a drop down screen that will say Community Bulletin Board. From here you can list items that you are wanting to selling (including us…we have some fantastic pieces that we have removed from our models that are practically brand new).

There is a place where you can post job opportunities, events through the area, etc. It is free and we will publicize the items for you. Take advantage of this service we offer. We want to make sure that we are constantly working on things that will make life easier for you. If you have any suggestions, feel free to let us know.

Abberly Place Apartments June 2016 Newsletter

Welcome Summer

June 20th is the first day of summer! We are looking forward to a beautiful and fun summer. Whether you are going on vacation, cooking out, hanging out by the pool, or just enjoying the sunshine, we hope that each of you enjoy your summer!

Father’s Day

Father’s Day is June 19th. We would like to wish all of the Abberly Place Father’s a very Happy Father’s Day! We hope that your day is full of love and laughter with your children!

Air Filter Changes

The Service Team will be changing air filters in the buildings listed below during the month of June. Please make a note for yourselves if your building is on the list below. We ask that you kennel or secure all pets and please disarm alarm systems for that day.

We change your air filters so that your heating/air conditioning unit works more efficiently. Thank you for your cooperation.

North Carolina Waterfalls

Do you need somewhere to vacation this summer? We have the perfect place for you to visit, and it is right here in North Carolina!
Welcome to one of the most beautiful places on Earth - the mountains of western North Carolina!

There are literally hundreds of waterfalls and miles and miles of hiking trails in this area - you could spend a lifetime trying to see everything.

Western North Carolina is blessed to have over a million acres of national forests, national parks, state parks, and other public lands for our enjoyment and use.

The Pisgah and Nantahala National Forests comprise most of this land and offer multiple uses including hiking, water, mountain biking, camping, and horseback riding. Our state parks offer the same activities and contain some of the lesser know hidden jewels.

Rent vs. Buying

How many times have you thought that a mortgage payment would be less than your rent at Abberly Place? Few prospective homeowners truly appreciate how expensive annual maintenance on a house can be. On average, you should expect to spend 1% to 2% of your home’s value on maintenance costs each year. On a $200,000 home, that is $2,000 to $4,000 a year in maintenance.

And that does NOT include property taxes, homeowner’s insurance, home improvement, decorating or any additional landscaping that you decide to do. Home ownership also requires a different type of budgeting discipline. You need to be prepared for the unexpected such as replacing a water heater, a leaky roof, a broken AC/heater, etc.

As a resident of Abberly Place, you have the convenience of knowing exactly what your monthly housing will cost. Our excellent Service Team will take care of your maintenance needs!

Walking Food Tour

Walk.Talk.Taste. Sip. A fun, casual way to sample the sights, sounds and flavors from a cross-section of locally-owned, enthusiastically operated restaurants in downtown Raleigh. You can expect an interesting, informative, delicious and fun filled 3 hour guided walking food-tasting tour through downtown Raleigh like nothing you've experienced before. Space is limited to insure the most enjoyment. Reserve in advance online at our website. This event will take place every Saturday in June, July, and August starting at 2:00 pm.

Cost: $45

Presented by: Triangle Food Tour

Proper Grease Disposal

We wanted to send out a reminder about proper grease disposal. As you all know, grease is not to be poured down the sink, garbage disposal, toilets, or tub drains. Grease can cause the blockages in plumbing lines. If this happens, sewer lines back up and can come up through your tubs and sinks.

This has happened recently and Roto Rooter determined that it was due to cooking grease in the lines. Once you are finished cooking, it is a great idea to pour the grease into a glass or ceramic container and let it cool. Once it is cooled down, it will harden and you can dispose of it in the trash can. This way you do not have to worry about it clogging the pipes and dealing with sewer backing up into your home. Thank you all for your cooperation and feel free to call us with any questions.

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Ingredients:

1 pound tricolor pasta, such as bow tie or fusilli

1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

2 to 3 teaspoons dijon mustard

Freshly ground pepper

2/3 to 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/3 cup diced sun-dried tomatoes

1/4 cup fresh basil, julienned

1/4 cup diced onion

2 large pickled pepperoncini peppers, diced

3 tablespoons halved black olives

2 teaspoons chopped fresh oregano

1 1/2 ounces feta cheese, crumbled

1 1/2 tablespoons grated romano cheese

Directions:

Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook until al dente; drain, then rinse with cold water to cool.

Meanwhile, make the vinaigrette: Whisk the vinegar, mustard, 1 teaspoon salt, and pepper to taste in a small bowl. Gradually whisk in enough of the oil to make a smooth dressing; season with salt and pepper.

Combine the sun dried tomatoes, basil, onion, pepperoncini, olives and oregano in a bowl. Add the cooked pasta, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1 teaspoon pepper. Add the vinaigrette and both cheeses and toss. Chill until ready to serve.

Breezeway Pressure Washing

Our Service Team will be pressure washing the following buildings during the month of June. Please take note if your building is on the list. We ask that you remove anything outside your front door area and to place a towel on the floor inside your front door to prevent water from coming in. Thank you.

A Few Facts About
The Month Of June

Did you know that June is the month with the longest daylight hours of the year in the Northern Hemisphere? In 2009, June was the 662 most popular girls name in the USA. In both common and leap years, no other month begins on the same day of the week as June. While the Northern Hemisphere has the longest daylight hours in the month of June, the Southern Hemisphere has the shortest daylight hours in the month of June. Lastly, the June birth flower is the Rose (Rosa) and the Honeysuckle (Lonicera).

Downtown Sounds Coming to GPAC Back Lawn June 5

The Downtown Sounds music/food truck festival comes to the back lawn of Garner Performing Arts Center on Sunday, June 5 from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Music acts are Swivel Hip and Liquid Pleasure. Food trucks include Ty's All Natural, Baozi, Captain Pancho's, King's Authentic Philly Cheesesteaks, Virgil's Jamaica, Two Roosters Ice Cream and Sweet Stacey Cakes. Local brewers Deep River and Double Barley also will be on hand. This is an event that will be fun for the entire family and it is local!

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Pool Sticks for the Resident Activity Center

Due to the number of pool sticks that we have had to purchase in the last 6 months, we had decided on a new policy. If a resident would like to use the new pool sticks for the Resident Activity Center, you will need to check them out through our office. You may check out one at the time, and keep it for 24 hours. This will allow time for you to come by the office during business hours and return it during business hours the next day. This should not be a problem since we are open 7 days a week. We will keep a log of who checks it out so that we can hold that person responsible if it is damaged or lost.

We have also recently purchased a new billiard set which includes balls, a rack and chalk. We will leave those out at all times. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions about this. Thank you.